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Quiz about Kennilworthy Whisps Quidditch through the Ages

Kennilworthy Whisp's "Quidditch through the Ages" Quiz

Here are ten questions from "Quidditch through the Ages" by Kennilworthy Whisp. You may need the book to help you! There are quotes from the book itself.

A multiple-choice quiz by JaneMarple. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
JaneMarple

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,237

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4202

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (3/10), Guest 47 (5/10), Guest 173 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the last person to borrow this book? Hint

O. Wood

C. Diggory

H. Potter

M. Flint

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Question 2 of 10

2. How early do records show that Witches and Wizards in Europe were using flying broomsticks? Hint

AD 962

AD62

BC62

BC962

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ancient Broom Games - What was the Irish game called? Hint

Aingingein

Stichstock

Swivenhodge

Creaothceann

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where did the witch, Gertie Keddle, live? Hint

London

Hogsmead

Queerditch Marsh

Herefordshire

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is credited to the invention of the Golden Snitch? Hint

Elfrida Clagg

Barberus Bragge

Madam Rabnott

Bowman Wright

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Question 6 of 10

6. Anti-Muggle Precautions - Where is a popular place to play a Quidditch match? Hint

In a ruined castle

On top of a mountain

In the middle of a desert

An area of deserted moorland

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Question 7 of 10

7. What were the first Bludgers? Hint

Made of leather

Flying Dragons

Flying rocks

Made of lead

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the oldest position in Quidditch? Hint

The Seeker

The Beater

The Keeper

The Chaser

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Question 9 of 10

9. True or False - Is there a team called the Caerphilly Cats?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. And finally, when was the first ever Quidditch World Cup? Hint

1661

1473

1221

1771

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the last person to borrow this book?

Answer: H. Potter

This book was published to raise money for Comic Relief. There is also "Fantastic Beasts and Where to find Them" by Newt Scamander. Harry borrowed the book from the Hogwarts library last, it is due back on 11 March. Madam Pince is the Hogwarts librarian.

2. How early do records show that Witches and Wizards in Europe were using flying broomsticks?

Answer: AD 962

A Illuminated manuscript of this time shows "Three Warlocks dismounting from their brooms with looks of discomfort on their faces"

3. Ancient Broom Games - What was the Irish game called?

Answer: Aingingein

Many Irish ballads exist about the game. "The players would take the Dom (or ball), and fly through a series of burning barrels, which were set high on stilts." The aim of the game was to get the Dom through the final burning barrel. Whoever did this, without themselves of the Dom being burnt, was declared the winner

4. Where did the witch, Gertie Keddle, live?

Answer: Queerditch Marsh

She lived on the edge of Queerditch Marsh, in the eleventh centuary Her diary, is now in the Museum of Quidditch, in London.

5. Who is credited to the invention of the Golden Snitch?

Answer: Bowman Wright

Quidditch was originally played by hunting a bird, called the Golden Snidget. The Seeker as we now know them, was known as the Hunter.

6. Anti-Muggle Precautions - Where is a popular place to play a Quidditch match?

Answer: An area of deserted moorland

It is vital that the "Muggles" do not see a Quidditch game. "Quidditch teams travel to pitches which have been set up by the Department of Magical Games and Sports".

7. What were the first Bludgers?

Answer: Flying rocks

The Bludgers are bewitched to chase players indiscriminately". They will attack the players closest to them if left alone.

8. What is the oldest position in Quidditch?

Answer: The Chaser

"The Chasers throws the Quaffle to each other and they score ten points for every time they get it through one of the hoops". There are three Chasers on a Quidditch team

9. True or False - Is there a team called the Caerphilly Cats?

Answer: False

There is a team called the Caerphilly Catapults. "There are thirteen teams which compete each year for the League Cup, in Britain and Ireland".

10. And finally, when was the first ever Quidditch World Cup?

Answer: 1473

"The Quidditch World Cup has been held every four years".

Source: Author JaneMarple

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